Wat Trai Mit - Golden Buddha

If you're contemplating not climbing up these stairs,

you really don't know what you're missing

The 13th century Golden Buddha, Wat Trai Mit's main draw, is worth

a mind boggling 20 million dollars !

Times 4 to get the MYR equivalent.

Even in this small space, the ceiling above it, is no less grand

Directly behind it, is a smaller artifact,
the walking Buddha

Thanks to Richard Gere and Angelina Jolie , lots of foreigners, look forward to being blessed by monks in attendance.
There was a beeline earlier, this lady must be travelling solo.

Walk behind , and you'll see the gateway to Chinatown

Look for this row of bells

..... tinkle away to your hearts content.
No one's going to stop you.

The young ones , find this little distraction irresistible.

Sometimes you wonder, what is going on. 
This Wat is a really fun place to be.

This counter is for those who are here for the obvious reason.
New robes for the monks.... pretty arrangements for the altar, all at a price of course

 
Something tells me , this devotee is not a local from the way he carries his pouch.

While didn't go down to the cultural centre, I did pay a visit to the souvenier shop on the 3rd floor. Be warned that one of the sales woman likes to give you the 'fierce look' , if you decide not to buy from her.
The staff at another gift shop, on the 1st floor is much friendlier.